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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,657.77, 588,781.74 and 233,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,657.77, 588,781.74 and 233,063.18 is: 321,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,657.77 : 588,781.74 = 233,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,657.77/588,781.74 = 233,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,657.77x = 588,781.74 × 233,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,657.77x = 137,223,344,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,223,344,650.33/426,657.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,623.92

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